Rico Lewis, John Stones and Jack Grealish made Lee Carsley’s first XI at Wembley Stadium as the Three Lions extended their winning start to two straight Group B2 games.
Ahead of the match, a fitting and well-observed tribute was held for former England and City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson who sadly passed away in August.
The Swede was at the nation’s helm between 2001 and 2006 before overseeing a memorable campaign at the Etihad Stadium in 2007/08 which is still fondly remembered by all of those connected to the Club.
After beating the Republic of Ireland 2-0 in their previous outing, Harry Kane – who was making his 100th appearance for his country – thought he had given the hosts the lead before his close-range header was ruled out for offside.
England then started to push for the game’s first goal and Lewis was in the thick of the action when he teed up Trent Alexander-Arnold whose venomous effort whistled just past the post.
On a special night for Kane, the Bayern Munich forward wouldn’t be denied for much longer when he slammed home his 67th international goal to break the deadlock.
With 15 minutes remaining, England’s leading all-time scorer then scored his second when sweeping home Noni Madueke’s cut-back into the net.
Carsley’s men now sit at Nations League Group B2’s summit on six points.
Elsewhere, Nathan Ake started but was forced off through injury in the first half as the Netherlands drew 2-2 with Germany.
Ronald Koeman’s side made the perfect start when Ryan Gravenberch teed up Tijani Reijnders who calmly slotted low into the net inside two minutes.
Holland held their advantage deep into the first half, but the visitors flipped the match on its head in the remaining seven minutes through quickfire goals from Denis Undav and Joshua Kimmich.
Things worsened for the hosts when Ake was substituted on the cusp of half-time after suffering an injury.
But in a breathless contest at Johan Cruijff ArenA, the Netherlands were level shortly after the break when Denzel Dumfries tapped into an empty net following Brian Bobbey’s inviting cross.
That represented the game’s last goal as honours were even.
EA SPORTS FC 25 ratings revealed!
The world’s best leagues, renowned for creating chances, bossing the pitch, and putting it all on the line for the club.
Which City player received the highest rating in FC25?
This year the blues have two superstars who hold the title of top rated MCFC players in FC25.
Both world class, both blue to their core and both rated a staggering 91 in FC25.
Firstly, the man to join the 91 rated club is unsurprisingly our Spanish wizard who has seen increases in every EA FC25 attribute.
Being boosted from a respectable 89 to a 91, Rodri has also seen sizable increases in his shooting stats (+7) and pace (+8), representing the invaluable contribution Rodri has made to the team.
Secondly, the front man himself Erling Haaland maintained his deserved 91 rated status after a golden boot win and a mind boggling 38 goals in 45 matches throughout the 2023/24 campaign.
Although Erling maintains his 91 rating status, he has had a notable increase of +4 pace and +1 dribbling.
Which City player received the biggest upgrade?
We’re delighted to share that the MCFC player with the highest upgrade is the one and only Khiara Keating.
Now this isn’t just an upgrade, it’s THE biggest upgrade in EA FC history! Khiara, known for her heroic shot-stopping, cemented herself as one of the most promising youngsters throughout the 23/24 BWSL campaign, being upgraded to a staggering +20 OVR rating.
One thing is for sure, the sky’s the limit for Khiara Keating, surely some FC 25 special items are imminent!
Who is the quickest player for City in FC25?
The nightmare for all premier league full-backs, for the second year running our explosive winger Jeremy Doku holds the title of the fastest in the squad, achieving a well-deserved 92 pace and rapid playstyle.
Jeremy’s impressive pace rating and playstyle is paired with strong 86 dribbling, making him a reliable attacker for any FC25 squad.
Who is the best-rated defender for City in FC25?
Leading from the back line, unsurprisingly Ruben Dias is the highest-rated defender in FC25.
Possessing a staggering 88 overall rating, 89 defending and 89 physical, his numbers reflect his on-field achievements. Ruben, in 2023/24, achieved 75 clearances and 30 interceptions.
Notably in FC25 Dias’ passing has increased by +4 and his pace by +5. We guarantee you will feel safe with Dias at the back…
Who has the best passing numbers for City in FC25?
As a surprise to absolutely nobody, King Kevin is of course leading the MCFC ratings in passing with a staggering 94 rated passing.
Paired with 87 shooting and dribbling this item undoubtedly be one of the most coveted midfielders in the game.
Who is the strongest City player in FC25?
The strongest player for the second year in a row is our one and only Erling Haaland.
Erling possesses a strong 88 rating for physicality, which paired with his Bruiser and Acrobatic playstyles, make him a menace for even the strongest defenders in the game.
When is FC25 released?
Watch City v Nottingham Forest in the U18 Premier League North live on CITY+
Oliver Reiss’s side return to action following the international break with a league assignment on home soil.
Kick-off at the City Football Academy is scheduled for 12:00 (UK).
And following our thrilling 4-0 triumph at Everton at the start of the month, City’s youngsters will be aiming to extend our winning form this weekend as we look to reclaim the league crown.
But with Forest also looking to pick up back-to-back wins, the encounter will likely prove to be another exciting fixture.
There are no tickets available for the clash, so the only way to watch the game is with a CITY+ subscription.
Simply subscribe to the service and head to mancity.com or our official app shortly before kick-off for the full match as it happens.
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Subscribers will be able to watch on mancity.com and our official app, with the option to cast matches onto their TV from mobile devices.
How to cast and stream to a TV
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Tap the Cast icon or the Airplay and choose your TV from the list
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